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Juniata Methodist Church plans 5k runYour chance to get some good exercise for a good cause coming up in Juniata. Margo Hardy joining us to talk about this. Chris: It's the 5k run for the Juniata Methodist Church, right? Margo: Yes, the... 
Legislature approves new state budgetNebraska schools will receive about $2.2 billion in state aid and the University of Nebraska will receive about $1.1 billion in funds. It's all part of the $7.8 billion state budget. Lawmakers passed... 
Local farmer talks about recent rainsLast year farmers endured a record breaking drought, but could this year be the same? Local farmers were happy to see the rain this weekend... 
School lunch: Dishing out the differencesYou'll notice a difference in the menu at a private or public school. In our second part of our special report "Dishing out the Differences" we jump in the lunch at Lincoln Elementary and Grand Island... 
What's Going Around: Strep throat, gastroenteritisWith the recent change in the weather more people are spending time outdoors and allergies are becoming a problem for a lot of Central Nebraskans. News 5's Ginger ten Bensel spoke with area doctors about... 
Home construction on the rise in the Tri-CitiesIt's a sight we haven't seen much of in the past few years - new homes being built. Thanks to an improving economy, contractors are once again providing families with new digs... 
Are school lunches as healthy as they should be?What's in your child's lunch? You might want to keep a closer eye on what they're eating. As some schools have already started the healthy initiative, others are still pushing for change... 
Nebraska gas prices rival California ratesWe have had number of complaints on our News 5 Facebook page lately of the price of gas in Hastings. Thanks to research done by Triple A, we can now confirm that Hastings ranks 11th out of 129 communities... 
Powerball brings chance for $600 millionImagine winning $600 million. That's a solid chunk of change. The massive Powerball Jackpot has people lining up for their chance to win. The probability of winning is only one in $175 million. This... 
GI man appears in court for stabbing near churchA court hearing was held Monday morning for the Grand Island man accused of Friday's midday stabbing outside St. Mary's Cathedral. That arraignment hearing was in Hall County Court. 41 year old Aslin... 
Barn Festival opens in HastingsFrom yard art to tasty treats, the Hastings Barn Festival kicked off this weekend. The open air and barn shopping center attracts people from all over central Nebraska. Shoppers can wander through several... 
Hastings fundraiser helps local teen battle brain tumorAt 13 years old, one local teen has endured six surgeries over the past year. And, there's more to come. Through the fear and uncertainty, Seth Ostrander is keeping his head up News 5's Lauren Conley... 
Stuhr Museum celebrates Lincoln Highway milestoneKnown more commonly as highway 30, the Lincoln highway hits a big milestone this year. News 5's Shane Samuelson spent the day in Grand Island and shows us what the Stuhr Museum is doing to celebrate. ... 
Nebraska reviews ways to entice big businessApple, Google, Facebook...all big names, but how do we attract them to the Midwest? And are we spending too much? We search for those answers in our special report on Nebraska cashing in on big business. ... 
Nebraska State Fire School honors boy for braveryEvery year firefighters from around the state brush up on skills at the Nebraska State Fire School. During the opening ceremonies they honor one very special person. It's not the person who saved the most... 
Kearney symposium underscores importance of energy educationAre you spending more on your electricity bill than you should be? If so, what could it be costing you? At the Nebraska Energy Assistant Network's Energy Education Symposium Friday in Kearney, Nebraskans... 
AGP corn plant announces closure in HastingsAn extensive shutdown at a Hastings corn processing plant just became permanent. AGP is closing its doors. The plant had been on an extended shutdown since February 1st of this year due to challenging... 
Couple hospitalized after dispute near Grand Island churchA couple is in the hospital Friday night after a stabbing outside a Grand Island church earlier Friday. Grand Island police responded to a call around 11:40 Friday morning to the incident outside St.... 
"So Strong" benefit planned for Hastings teen"So Strong." Those really are the best words to describe teenager Seth Ostrander. He's a teenager, he goes to Adams Central High School in Hastings. And he is going to have a benefit - a benefit will be... 
Nebraska Farm Bureau comments on new Farm BillFor the past few weeks Nebraska farmers have continued work in their fields without a permanent farm bill. The issue isn't going away anytime soon. And it's taken center stage in Washington. Both the... 
Kearney Clinic and Walgreens create health partnershipKearney Clinic and Walgreens are teaming up to help their patients. The two are part of a statewide research project to help patients with hypertension and type two diabetes. Every time the patients get... 
Parking meters suggested for downtown KearneyPaying to park downtown? That isn't something Kearney has had to worry about for three decades. That could change. Kearney has over one-thousand parking spots on downtown streets. And as the city continues... 
Mailbox bomber could finally stand trialLucas Helder has been institutionalized undergoing mental Health treatment for several years. But he could finally stand trial. In May of 2002 Helder was accused of traveling more than 3,000 across the... 
Fishy problem shows up at Lake HastingsOut with the cold and in with the heat. This warm weather means we're finally seeing life - green grass and blossoming flowers. But one thing didn't seem to make it through the heat. Dead fish line the... 
Confusion surrounds Grand Island maintenance contractMore trouble inside Grand Island City Hall. This time confusion surrounding a lawn maintenance contract at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City received one bid from Rick's Lawn Care for $50,000 to... |
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